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Rolls-Royce lifts Trent 1000 XE durability to re-attain parity with GE’s GEnx on Boeing 787; LATAM adds 3 Rolls-powered 787s

Rolls-Royce says durability enhancements to the Trent 1000 XE have restored competitive parity with the GE Aerospace GEnx on the Boeing 787, supported by improved time-on-wing performance. LATAM’s order for three new 787s powered by Rolls-Royce is cited as a visible vote of confidence, reinforcing momentum for further Trent 1000 sales.

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2026-07-06T05:15:05.908995-07:00

AeroTime

Cirrus Aircraft launches TRAC10 for professional flight training

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2026-07-06T06:44:21.060259-07:00

Reuters

Boeing expands 737 MAX final assembly in Everett with a second site and fourth line under FAA oversight

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2026-07-06T00:59:34.248291-07:00

eVTOL Insights

FAA and DOT break ground on V-PAR facility at Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center to advance vertical takeoff and landing procedur

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2026-07-05T23:51:19.077260-07:00

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Cirrus Aircraft launches TRAC10 for professional flight training Cirrus Aircraft has introduced the TRAC10, a new-generation light aircraft tailored to the professional flight training market. The launch positions the TRAC10 as a training-focused platform aimed at improving throughput and standardizing pilot instruction for flight schools and training operators.

2026-07-06T06:44:21.060259-07:00

Cirrus Aircraft launches TRAC10 for professional flight training

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Lithuania weighs Siauliai International Airport’s civilian future as passenger terminal lease ends in March 2027 Lithuania’s defense minister said no civilian flights will operate from Siauliai after the passenger terminal building lease expires in March 2027. Robertas Kaunas framed the priority as keeping the airport up to NATO standards, citing sufficient alternative civilian airport capacity in Lithuania.

2026-07-06T06:00:21.761634-07:00

Lithuania weighs Siauliai International Airport’s civilian future as passenger terminal lease ends in March 2027

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Rolls-Royce lifts Trent 1000 XE durability to re-attain parity with GE’s GEnx on Boeing 787; LATAM adds 3 Rolls-powered 787s Rolls-Royce says durability enhancements to the Trent 1000 XE have restored competitive parity with the GE Aerospace GEnx on the Boeing 787, supported by improved time-on-wing performance. LATAM’s order for three new 787s powered by Rolls-Royce is cited as a visible vote of confidence, reinforcing momentum for further Trent 1000 sales.

2026-07-06T05:15:05.908995-07:00

Rolls-Royce lifts Trent 1000 XE durability to re-attain parity with GE’s GEnx on Boeing 787; LATAM adds 3 Rolls-powered 787s

Reuters

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Boeing expands 737 MAX final assembly in Everett with a second site and fourth line under FAA oversight Boeing is moving additional 737 MAX production to Everett, Washington, opening a second final-assembly site and activating a fourth 737 MAX line. The expansion is tied to continued 737 MAX testing and FAA certification progress for the 737-10, as Boeing ramps output under ongoing FAA oversight.

2026-07-06T00:59:34.248291-07:00

Boeing expands 737 MAX final assembly in Everett with a second site and fourth line under FAA oversight

eVTOL Insights

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FAA and DOT break ground on V-PAR facility at Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center to advance vertical takeoff and landing procedur The FAA and US Department of Transportation held a June 25 groundbreaking for the Vertical Take-Off and Landing Procedures and Analysis Range (V-PAR) at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City. The new facility is set to support advanced air mobility research, including development and analysis of VTOL procedures.

2026-07-05T23:51:19.077260-07:00

FAA and DOT break ground on V-PAR facility at Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center to advance vertical takeoff and landing procedur

eVTOL Insights

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FAA and DOT Break Ground on V‑PAR Facility for Advanced Air Mobility Research

2026-07-05T23:51:19.077260-07:00

FAA and DOT Break Ground on V‑

Reuters

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Reuters: Probe into Beijing CITIC Tower crash examines flight path, pilot timeline and lingering questions A light aircraft struck Beijing’s CITIC Tower, killing the pilot and injuring 13 people. Reuters reviews the available evidence on the flight path and the pilot’s timeline, highlighting key unanswered questions that remain as authorities investigate what led to the impact.

2026-07-05T23:15:24.100055-07:00

Reuters: Probe into Beijing CITIC Tower crash examines flight path, pilot timeline and lingering questions

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Delta A319 hit by fireworks on approach into Chicago Midway on July 4 (media reports) Media reports say a Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 was struck by fireworks while landing at Chicago Midway on July 4, with the crew reporting a loud bang. Early accounts indicate no injuries. The event underscores the safety risk of celebratory debris in approach corridors, even if such strikes are rare.

2026-07-05T22:15:52.675778-07:00

Delta A319 hit by fireworks on approach into Chicago Midway on July 4 (media reports)

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